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unencouraging

/ˌʌn.ɪnˈkʌr.ɪ.dʒɪŋ/

Tradução: Descreve algo que não transmite esperança, apoio ou confiança; que não inspira nem motiva.

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adjective

/ˌʌn.ɪnˈkʌr.ɪ.dʒɪŋ/C1formal
  • ptDescreve algo que não transmite esperança, apoio ou confiança; que não inspira nem motiva.

Describes something that fails to give hope, support, or confidence; not inspiring or motivating.

  1. Not giving hope or supportB2formal

    Failing to provide encouragement, hope, or positive reinforcement.

    ptDesanimador

    • The teacher's unencouraging remarks made the student lose confidence.
    • His unencouraging response to my idea was disappointing.
    • The economic forecast was unencouraging for small businesses.

    Sinônimosdemoralizingdepressingdiscouragingdishearteningdispiritinginauspiciousunfavorableunpromising

    Antônimosencouraginghopefulpromisingreassuringsupportive

Formas
  • more unencouraging comparative form
  • most unencouraging superlative form